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What is Field Capacity?

Indicates the amount of water the soil can absorb/retain through percolation. This capacity is around 7% in sandy soil and around 60% in dense clay. In other words, it is the amount of water the soil can retain.

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An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

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